Summary: Learning Support Assistant: Music Production & Music Performance Class Support
About SoundSkool:
SoundSkool is a specialist music industry college and community with a vibrant, exciting, and creative learning environment, specifically designed to give our students the best start to their music careers.
Purpose of Job:
Provide in-class and 1-2-1 assistance to students aged 16-18 with particular support identified for those with EHCP documented areas of Special or Additional Educational Need (S/AEN) and/or other students who have been identified as having S/AEN/ or Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) need or those that require additional support to succeed in their qualifications.
Support the delivery of a structured and relevant music curriculum through differentiated or supported lesson plans and activities to students across Level 2 and Level 3 RockSchool Diplomas.
Support student's work at the college in music performance and production skills to industry standard by supporting the learners through their one or two year programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work in line with SoundSkool's Vision - CRED - Creativity, Respect, Excellence, Determination; demonstrate these in your own work, embed them in all learning, and work closely with students for them to exhibit positive behaviour and attitude to all aspects of college life.
• Support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in day to day college activities and lessons, both for Music and if applicable mathematics and English lessons.
• Supervising Group Activities
• Offer a mixture of 1-2-1 and in-class lesson support to designated ECHP & S/AEN Learners.
• Work across all areas of curriculum delivery (including English and mathematics) to ensure that each student is reaching their full potential across the college.
• Work with the Curriculum Manager and Lead Teachers/Learning Managers to develop intervention plans, lesson plans and prepare for lessons.
• Work with the Curriculum Manager and Lead Teachers/Learning Managers to develop targeted Individual Learning Plans for identified and ECHP learners and action differentiated lesson plans to aid their success.
• Attend tutorials and assist the Learning Managers in setting developmental and progression targets with your assigned students.
• Build rapport and learning relationships to ensure that all students' emotional and social needs are met and that they feel settled and part of our overall college community.
• Assist with the regular collection of data to evidence student progress towards intended outcomes, complete student trackers and engage with target setting, monitoring and interventions.
• Assist with setting students manageable deadlines to completing work.
• Monitor designated student's attendance and punctuality and assist Tutors in (re)engaging students with college.
• Work with designated students to complete their ECHP reviews and tracking documents and attend ECHP Annual Reviews.
• Utilise available data and other contextual information to inform practice at all times, collating evidence following SoundSkool best practice for record keeping.
• Provide feedback and guidance to Teachers, the Curriculum Manager, SMT and the students.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students, providing personalised learning experiences that are tailored to their needs.
• Assist with the compilation and completion of student reports and evaluations
• Attend parent evenings, parent meetings and student disciplinary meetings for designated ECHP & S/AEN Learners
• Undertake planned supervision of students on all SoundSkool trips, visits showcases and out of college activities (including Work Experience if necessary) which may be outside of normal college operating hours.
• Attend staff training, meetings and tutor meetings.
• Undergo any training identified as necessary or suitable for your role
• Commit to SoundSkool's mission and ethos of 'Changing Young People's Lives through Music' and making music education accessible; as well as further commitments such as our equal opportunities, health & safety and other college policies.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate our core values of CRED - Creativity, Responsibility, Excellence and Determination and who can demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Skills/Experience:
• GCSE Mathematics and English, Grade C or above (Essential)
• Training at Level 2 or L3 Teaching Assistant (Desirable)
• Commitment to completing a Level 2 and L3 Teaching Assistant Qualification alongside this role (Essential)
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard qualification or demonstrable support experience (Essential)
• Undergraduate Degree (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with young people (Essential)
• Previous experience as a Learning Assistant, Youth Mentor or as an SEN/AEN Learning Support (Desirable)
• Skilled in Music Performance (Guitar, Voice, Keys) (Essential)
• Skilled in Music Production (Essential)
• Previous experience of working with challenging communities (Desirable)
• Experience of writing SEN lesson plans or intervention strategies
• Excellent organisation and planning skills (Essential)
• Outstanding communication, interaction and rapport building skills (Essential)
• Demonstrable passion for music/creative education
• Understanding and experience of; Logic Pro (Essential)
• Ability to implement a student culture of high expectations and achievement (Essential)
• Ability to coach and support students individually as well as in groups (Essential)
• Skilled in the use of IT and technology e.g. G Suite, Google Classroom etc. (Essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Essential)
Characteristics and Qualities:
• Have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of our students.
• Have enthusiasm for working with young people
• Have a genuine passion for creative education, music and the UK music industry
• Have a helpful, calm, caring and positive disposition.
• Take a proactive approach to their professional work and regularly goes the extra mile.
• Be engaging and able to quickly build rapport with young people.
• Have an honest, respectful and empathetic approach to people and situations.
• Be willing to have a strong, open and honest relationship with colleagues
• Be innovative and open to look for new solutions to teaching and learning barriers.
Please Note:
This position is subject to the applicant's right to live and work in the UK and the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references.
How to Apply:
To apply please submit CV and Covering Letter to: info@soundskool.co.uk